Richards skyrockets to win No. 7
Five drivers finish on lead lap
WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – June 21, 2016 – Josh Richards played tag from the front row Tuesday night at Weedsport Speedway (N.Y.), leaving only five cars on the lead lap of the Finger Lakes 40 in his seventh win of the season.
Tim Dohm Dominates Field at Tyler County for First-Ever Outlaws win
Shane Clanton and Morgan Bagley duel late for second and third
MIDDLEBOURNE, W.V. – May 29, 2016 – Hundreds of fans scaled the front-stretch fence Sunday night at Tyler County Speedway to watch a grown man cry. Tim Dohm could not compose himself after winning the Jackpot 100 finale and his first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series feature. The Cross Lanes, W.V.-native had his hometown in attendance, and he felt sort of like a hometown hero knocking off the Outlaws.
Richards Relentless in Tyler County Speedway Win
Four out of top five Rocket Racers
MIDDLEBOURNE, W.V. – May 28, 2016 – Josh Richards dominates the first night of The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series Jackpot 100 at Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, W.V. This is the Shinnston ,W.V.-native’s sixth win in 2016, and it is not only his local track, but also where he swept the weekend just last season.
Clanton Captures win No. 4 at Moler Raceway Park
Richards and Carrier battle to a two-three finish
Williamsburg, Ohio – May 27, 2016 – Shane Clanton made his mark Friday night as the first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series to win a series race at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, Ohio. This is Clanton’s fourth win of the season.
Richards Battles Track and Field in Carolina Speedway Win
Claims win No. 63 in series’ first appearance at Carolina Speedway
GASTONIA, N.C. – April 29, 2016 – Josh Richards battled from an eighth place starting position and through tough track conditions and cautions on Friday night at Carolina Speedway as he claimed the inaugural World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win at the track.
“We were able to survive,” said Richards, who took home the $10,000 purse. “We had a great car there. It was starting to get rough off Turn 4, but I want to thank all the fans for coming out. It’s great to come out with a win.”
Challenging track conditions proved to be a test for the 24 drivers that started the A-Main – in the 50-lap feature, there were 12 cautions with eight drivers finishing on the lead lap. A caution on Lap 24 allowed drivers to replenish their tear-off visor sheets, making track visibility less of a struggle through the remainder of the race.
Dale McDowell Snaps World of Outlaws Winless Streak with Duck River Win
Holds off three-time series champ Lanigan to score the win
WHEEL, Tenn. – April 8, 2016 – Dale McDowell hopped out of his car, pumping his fist to a near-capacity crowd Friday night at Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tenn. This is a feeling of accomplishment he has not felt in 11 years.
McDowell snapped his winless streak with the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series, a streak dating back to May 20, 2005 when he was last victorious at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peebles, Ohio. But, this was not an easy feat, as the 26-car feature was one filled with many battles.
“The draw was big for us tonight,” said McDowell, whose No. 17M Bad Boy Off Road Team Dillon Racing Inc. car started the race in the top spot. “It’s was awfully racey, especially in lapped traffic.”
Josh Richards Sweeps Illini 100 Weekend
Becomes the first driver to win both feature races during the Illini 100 weekend
FARMER CITY, Ill. – April 3, 2016 – Josh Richards completed the weekend sweep of the Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway on Sunday night as he scored his fourth World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series victory of the season. The Shinnston, W.V. -native is the first driver to sweep the race weekend since the Illini 100 became a full-weekend event in 2014.
“The track was a little greasy early, and we didn’t know how hard we should run,” said Richards, who took home a $15,000 prize tonight for his No. 1 Valvoline Rocket Chassis team. “It’s been an incredible year. This year is just getting started.”
Josh Richards Battles for Win on Night One at Farmer City Raceway
Brandon Overton battles back from an early wreck to place fourth
FARMER CITY, Ill. – April 2, 2016 – Josh Richards rolled through traffic and battled his competition in Saturday night’s Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 weekend opener at Farmer City Raceway as the Shinnston, W.V.-native claimed his third World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series victory of the season.
“The car has been phenomenal to drive, and the guys have done a great job with adjustments and figuring out what to do,” said Richards, who took home a $6,000 prize for his No. 1 Valvoline Rocket Chassis team.
BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 20, 2016 – One night after being involved in a multi-car accident, Shane Clanton had to battle Josh Richards and a near photo finish with Scott Bloomquist to take the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win on Friday night during the finale of the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park.
Richards led 45 of 50 laps but came up just short of the weekend sweep en route to capturing the Big Gator awarded to the week’s overall points champion.
BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 19, 2016 – Josh Richards rallied from a 14th place starting position to outduel Jonathan Davenport in thrilling fashion, capturing the lead with less than five laps to go, then holding off a bonsaiing Davenport on the final lap to capture the victory on the second night of World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series action at the 45th Annual DIRTcar Nationals.
